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| Author | Subject: Urgent brake line question |
 gota6again
Seasoned Pro  Location: Gone Registered: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 1,595 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Afternoon all, I'm in the middle of removing my rear beam and can't undo the brakelines.Just wanted go know if I cut the brake lines, can I replace just the bit that's cut out or would I need to get new full lines? Thanks, Dee |
 Posted 30th Apr 2011 at 17:24
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mr swampy s16
**BAD SELLER**  Location: out and about Registered: 22 Oct 2003 Posts: 10,550 Status: Offline |
Post #2
You talking flexis or the metal parts? |
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Posted 30th Apr 2011 at 17:44
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gota6again
Seasoned Pro Location: Gone Registered: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 1,595 Status: Offline |
Post #3
The metal parts |
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Posted 30th Apr 2011 at 17:58
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mr swampy s16
**BAD SELLER** Location: out and about Registered: 22 Oct 2003 Posts: 10,550 Status: Offline |
Post #4
You can make a new flare on the pipes but you need a handheld flare tool which arnt the best.Be better off taking the complete damagd line off and taking it down a local factors and get them to make a new one. Should only cost a fiver or so |
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Posted 30th Apr 2011 at 18:21
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owain
Seasoned Pro  Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #5
There are two connectors under the car, make sure you don't cut anything the "car side" of that, else you'll end up having to replace the lines up to the bonnet. As long as you only damage lines the beam end, you can always get ones from another car, or make up your own from copper which is infinitely easier to flare. ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 30th Apr 2011 at 22:47
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gota6again
Seasoned Pro Location: Gone Registered: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 1,595 Status: Offline |
Post #6
owain wrote: There are two connectors under the car, make sure you don't cut anything the "car side" of that, else you'll end up having to replace the lines up to the bonnet.  That's what I went and did because I was getting a little annoyed with the bolts! Oh well, its an excuse to renew the lines - anyone have an idea how much these are likely to be? |
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Posted 1st May 2011 at 00:15
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mr swampy s16
**BAD SELLER** Location: out and about Registered: 22 Oct 2003 Posts: 10,550 Status: Offline |
Post #7
the local spares place by me charges £1 perunion then 1 per foot of pipe.it comes in a straight lenght that you have to bend your self. |
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Posted 1st May 2011 at 00:36
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Yeah it's not expensive, it's just a massive pain in the arse routing them through the car.Have fun with that  ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 1st May 2011 at 02:17
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gota6again
Seasoned Pro Location: Gone Registered: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 1,595 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Thanks guys, something else to keep me busy, at least I have a nice refurbed rear beam, just can't make sure it's ok  |
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Posted 1st May 2011 at 02:32
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Course you can, brakes are for girls  ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 1st May 2011 at 14:03
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Pug still sell the "hard" lines from caliper up to flexi for each side.I paid about £24 for the two recently, already bent to shape, proper fittings and everything. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster  owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 3rd May 2011 at 00:52
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gota6again
Seasoned Pro Location: Gone Registered: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 1,595 Status: Offline |
Post #12
matt evans wrote: Pug still sell the "hard" lines from caliper up to flexi for each side. I paid about £24 for the two recently, already bent to shape, proper fittings and everything. Excellent, thanks. |
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Posted 3rd May 2011 at 01:00
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